The UCI has assessed the economic impact of the Cycling World Championships in Flanders, particularly on the host cities along with Knockke-Heist, Bruges, Antwerp and Leuven. The event attracted over one million unique visitors during the week, including over 100,000 foreign visitors.

According to data from the UCI and the Flemish Ministry of Tourism, 10% of visitors came from abroad (the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom and Germany), 30% of them had never visited Flanders and 83% had also planned to return. . Flanders. 90% of international visitors declare that they would recommend Flanders as a vacation destination to their family, friends and acquaintances. Visitors on average spent 4.5 nights in Flanders and spent less than €36 million in total during their stay in Flanders.

Overall, the UCI Road World Championships brought a gross additional value of €27.4 million to the Flemish economy.

David Lapartiente, President of the UCI

“These studies confirm the spectacular race and amazing event that became the UCI Road World Championships. It also confirms that this annual UCI event produces a positive economic and reputational impact for the region and during the event and beyond. The latter contributes to greater inclusion, access and stability in society.

Flanders 2021 has created a great atmosphere to mark the 100th anniversary of the UCI Road World Championships! I would like to thank and congratulate Flanders, the volunteers and the organizing committee for their warm welcome and their hard work in making this event a memorable moment for the entire cycling community and marking the world of cycling.

€27.4 million economy boost after 2021 UCI Road World Championships in Flanders (Belgium) – https://t.co/kAHzXm9lEC @ Flanders2021 pic.twitter.com/JY3svUU2wP

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